The holidays are a time when families and friends, who come from both far and near, have a chance to gather and reconnect. This can mean visiting with a loved one that you may have not seen for an extended period of time. Age-related decline can happen quickly and, in many cases, seniors are skilled...
Have you ever considered what would happen to your pets if they were to outlive you? What will happen if you unexpectedly need to go into a hospital? One study by the ASPCA estimated that between 5 and 7 million companion animals enter shelters every year due to the death of their owners. This number...
Scheduling a vacation requires much thought and planning. It may involve booking an air flight and hotel room, arranging for a rental car, making sure you have lined up activities for everyone. You plan in order to ensure that you and your family are taken care of and to ensure that nothing goes wrong.Taking care...
Studies have shown that being single in today’s society can have many advantages – more control over your life, ability to spend more time with friends and on activities that you enjoy and you may have more money than your married counterparts. Whether by choice, or as a matter of circumstance, the number of single...
Although everyone should have a Will, only a small portion of the American public has completed this essential responsibility. Like wearing your seatbelt, or changing the batteries in your smoke detector, a Will is a safety to protect the ones you love. Let’s review the common reasons people tell me they don’t have a Will...
Proposed Changes to Tax Law and Charitable Giving As the year comes to a close, it is widely believed that we may see significant changes to the tax code in the coming year. If charitable giving is part of your legacy strategy, these changes may affect you. For many, it may make sense to make...
We spend our lives making plans and preparing for future events. From the beginning we plan and work towards education, a career, marriage and a family. We work hard and save, invest and build our assets. We insure to protect our home, automobiles, health and medical needs. Retirement age comes and our plan is finally...

















